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May Fair
In four cantos [by George Croly]
Croly, George (1780-1860)
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MAY FAIR.
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CANTO I. THE MORNING VISIT.
DEDICATION. TO LORD H---LL---D.
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II.
CANTO II. THE DINNER.
DEDICATED TO LADY J---Y.
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III.
CANTO III. THE AFTER-DINNER.
DEDICATION. L*RD P*T*RSH*M.
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IV.
CANTO IV. THE MIDNIGHT DRIVE.
DEDICATION. TO ------
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L'ENVOY.
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If fierce on one side or on t'other,
A moment may your fortunes smother;
And yet the feeble partizan,
Whoever wins, is under ban.
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'Tis pleasant to see dext'rous fools
Thus slipping 'twixt the party stools!
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